Who are LRN? Learning Resource Network (LRN) is accredited as an Awarding Body by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL) in the United Kingdom.
What do we provide? We offer internationally recognised examinations in: English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL) Business Teaching
Where in the World? We have: 150 test centres in 58 countries
What do our qualifications offer? Our qualifications can help students to: -get a better job -study in another country -demonstrate their personal progress using an international standard
ELTAB Why use an ELTAB?
Why become an EFL teacher? Being an EFL teacher provides opportunities to teach in the UK or to travel overseas to earn a living while travelling to be part of the local community be immersed in the local culture learn the language of the country meet interesting, motivated students
Why do an ELTAB Course? to improve your knowledge of English grammar, phonology and discourse to learn about current language teaching methodologies to practise practical planning and teaching to gain the confidence to be an effective teacher to be more employable
Delivery of ELTAB Course Four weeks intensive (five full days a week plus homework) Part time over a longer period (one or two days a week - from 3 months to a year) Blended online and f2f (tuition online, teaching practice f2f 3 months - a year)
Overview of an ELTAB Course Number of Units03 Credit Value15 RQF Level03 EQF Level04
What’s in an ELTAB course? An ELTAB course includes: Knowledge, understanding and skills of teaching, learning and assessment in ELT Developing teaching, learning and assessment in ELT Planning resources for effective delivery in ELT Language Awareness and Analysis to support Skills in ELT: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Practical Component: Applied teaching practice in the ELT classroom
Assessment Method An ELTAB course includes: teaching practice (three hours formative assessment) observation by experienced teachers multiple choice paper based/computer based exam
LRN ELTAB or or Cambridge TKT TEFL Course? LRN ELTACCambridge TKT Who validates it?Learning Resource Network Cambridge English RQF Level3Not Available because it is not qualification, it is only modules. What are the guided learning hours? 53NA How many hours of teaching do trainees have to do? 3to be discontinued from December How many weeks does it take? A minimum of 1 (on the intensive course) A minimum of 1 (on the intensive course)
LRN ELTABCambridge TKT What are the units of learning included on the course? Unit 1:Language Awareness and Analysis in practical support of ELT Unit 2: Planning and Managing Teaching and Learning in ELT Unit 3: Applied teaching practice in the ELT classroom Unit 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching Unit 2: Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Unit 3: Managing the teaching and learning process Unit 4: Practical (to be discontinued from December 2016)
LRN ELTABCambridge TKT How are trainees assessed? There is no final exam. Your work for units 1 and 2 are multiple choice questions will be assessed and mark and moderated by LRN and the work for unit 3 will marked by your internal trainer. You must pass all units to gain the certificate. You can be awarded either a pass or a fail. There is no final exam. Your work for units 1, 2, 3 are multiple choice and 4 will be assessed by your. You will get certificate for each unit if you pass but you won’t get any recognised qualification.
LRN ELTABCambridge TKT RecognitionOffice of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) All employers in the UK and overseas accept Ofqual recognised qualifications. Not Recognised by the regulator as it is not a qualification. What is new in ELTAB? You will get recognised qualification, which can be use for progression or employment purpose.
Teaching and Learning Support TUTOR FORUM ASSIGNMENTS QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK RECOMMENDED RESOURCES SPECIALIST ADVISER SUPPORT
Support from LRN MONTHLY FOCUS NEWSLETTER WEBINAR WEBSITE REGIONAL EVENTS LOCAL NETWORKS LOCAL OFFICE CENTRE SUPPORT SPECIALIST ADVISORS TEXT BOOKS LRN SUPPORT TUTOR FORUM
Recognition and levels
Government Recognition The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL) Maritime & Coastguard Agency, UK ASEP Greece Ministry of Education, Italy (MIUR) NEAS, Australia
Affiliations & Memberships Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) English UK ISO 27001:2013 Certified EALTA Institutional Member
Benefits The fundamental nature of ELTAC is of Communication: Teachers will be trained in focussing mainly on output and the ability to communicate effectively through Speaking and Listening Staff trained through ELTAC will better interconnect with others and have more self-assurance in their abilities using English Language You can have confidence in the values of a regulated qualification that is externally assured by LRN It has been designed by ELT experts to make it candidate friendly, practical and fulfilling
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